| General Information | |
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| Type | Elf-D |
| Function | Experimental UAV |
| Year | 1979 |
| Crew | None |
| Powerplant | |
| Type | Nelson |
| Power | 48hp |
| Size (m) | |
| Length | 5.40 |
| Wingspan | 5.86 |
| Wing area | 6.16m2 |
| Weights (kg) and loads | |
| Loaded | 360 |
| Wing Load | 58.4 kg/m2 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 7.5 |
| Speed (km/h) | |
| Maximum | 195 |
| Stall | 80 |
| Maneuverability | |
| g-Loads | -2 +7 |
| Climb (m/sec) | |
| at 0m | 2.5 |
Elf-D was developed at MAI within research program "Distantsia" ("Distance"). NII AS DPLA issued TZ (specifications) for this project to investigate opportunities to control aircraft of the "Elf-D" class using TV systems.
Special operator control desk was designed an built.
Two "Elf-D" were built, trials took place but the outcome is unknown.
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Picture used for the background, found at this site |
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| Modified June 16, 2002 |
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